1. The path of a magnetic flux in a transformer should have ?

high resistance

high reluctance

low resistance

low reluctance

Answer: low reluctance

Explanation:


2. A transformer core is laminated to ?

reduce hysteresis loss

reduce eddy current losses

reduce copper losses

reduce all above losses

Answer: reduce eddy current losses

Explanation:


3. The dielectric strength of transformer oil is expected to be ?

1 kV

33 kV

100 kV

330 KV

Answer: 33 kV

Explanation:


4. Noise level test in a transformer is a ?

special test

routine test

type test

none of the above

Answer: type test

Explanation:


5. A good voltage regulation of a transformer means ?

output voltage fluctuation from no load to full load is least

output voltage fluctuation with power factor is least

difference between primary and secondary voltage is least

difference between primary and secondary voltage is maximum

Answer: output voltage fluctuation from no load to full load is least

Explanation:


6. The efficiency of two identical transformers under load conditions can be determined by ?

short-circuit test

back-to-back test

open circuit test

any of the above

Answer: back-to-back test

Explanation:


7. Scott connections are used to convert ?

three-phase supply to D.C. supply

three-phase supply to three-phase supply

three-phase supply to two-phase supply

three-phase supply to single-phase supply

Answer: three-phase supply to two-phase supply

Explanation:


8. In a transformer maximum voltage regulation occurs when the power factor of the load is ?

0.4

leading

lagging

unify

Answer: leading

Explanation:


9. As the supply frequency of a transformer increases its rating ?

increases

decreases

remains unchanged

none of the above

Answer: increases

Explanation:


10. Which of the following statements is correct ?

A transformer operates at power factor below a particular value

A transformer operates always at unity power factor

A transformer operates at a power factor depending on the power factor of the load

A transformer has its own power factor

Answer: A transformer operates at a power factor depending on the power factor of the load

Explanation: